Day trip by train - historic Rochester!
About the event
Come along on Saturday 17th October for a day trip by train to the historic town of Rochester in Kent!
About the day Rochester is situated at the lowest bridging point of the River Medway. It was originally a Roman settlement which was called '*Durobriva'.*
Rochester's skyline is dominated by its cathedral, which was built in various stages between 1080–1343) and its castle built in the 12th century which has one of the best preserved keeps in England.
The town was for many years a favourite of the writer Charles Dickens, who owned nearby Gads Hill Place, basing many of his novels on the area.
Aprox Itinerary 9:45am - meet at the station and purchase GroupSave tickets (3 for 2) in groups of three to 'Rochester' 10:10am - catch train 10:53am - arrive and walk into Rochester 11:15am - guided walk of Rochester 1:00pm - lunch 2:15pm - visit the castle 3:30pm - freetime
Return Trains to London Fast trains going back to London: 5:02pm, 5:32pm (to St. Pancras), 5:06pm, 5:38pm (to Victoria) and at the same times past each hour, it takes about 40mins.
Entry The guided walk is £7 per person, entry to the castle is £9 per person (English Heritage members are free for the castle).
Payable on the day by cash or credit card.
All are optional, you can do all one, two or do your own thing around the town.
Food & Drink Its up to you whether you bring your own food or eat in the town. There are plenty of cafes and pubs.
Become a Full Member To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either:
• Pay cash at an event • Pay via Bank Transfer (TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77-66-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers) • Pay via credit card on the day or in advance ([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) • go to PayPal - [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue'
Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/)
Train Tickets GroupSave tickets on the day work out at £14.53 per person, we will purchase them in groups of three when you turn up.
Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign/flag. If you can't see us, please text.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: [general@cultureseekers.org](http://general@cultureseekers.org)
*On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.* *Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*
*Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing -* *[https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)*
